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When you are lifting and carrying equipment with one hand, it is important to keep your back in what position?
A. Backward curved
B. Locked
C. Flexible
D. Forward curved |
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The safest and MOST efficient methods for using one's body to facilitate lifting and moving are called:
A. body structures
B. lifting mechanics
C. body mechanics
D. lifting techniques |
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Safe patient lifting and moving techniques include:
A. using the easiest recommended moves and equipment.
B. having patients walk to the ambulance.
C. carrying as much equipment as you can at one time to minimize on-scene time.
D. using as few people as possible to assist with the lifting to avoid injuries. |
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A. using the easiest recommended moves and equipment. |
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An ambulance that is specially equipped to handle obese patients is called:
A. a medium-duty ambulance.
B. a critical care ambulance.
C. a bariatric ambulance.
D. an MICU ambulance. |
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C. a bariatric ambulance. |
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Bending all fingers at the same angle and placing the hands ten inches apart are two key elements of the:
A. traction lift.
B. power grip.
C. stretcher operation.
D. power lift. |
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An important key to preventing injury while lifting or moving is:
A. maintaining an outward curve of the back to reduce the potential for spinal injury.
B. using manual force instead of equipment when possible.
C. not compensating when lifting with one hand.
D. extending or flexing the wrists and knees to prevent injury to the extremities. |
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C. not compensating when lifting with one hand. |
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Any patient who is unresponsive and has no spinal injury should be placed on the cot in which position?
A. Supine
B. Recovery
C. Trendelenburg
D. Fowler's |
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An efficient way of transferring a patient from your wheeled stretcher to a hospital bed is called the:
A. draw sheet method.
B. direct ground lift.
C. direct carry method.
D. extremity lift. |
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What is the BEST way to transport a patient securely who is suspected of having a spinal injury?
A. Supine on the cot
B. Fully immobilized with necessary spinal precautions
C. Semi-Fowler's on the cot with the five-point harness attached
D. Sitting the captain's chair with the lap and shoulder belt on |
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B. Fully immobilized with necessary spinal precautions |
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To use your legs instead of your back to lift, you must:
A. lock both elbows straight.
B. keep the weight close to your body.
C. keep the weight at arm's length.
D. place your palms downward. |
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B. keep the weight close to your body. |
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Your patient is conscious, has no trauma, and is complaining of dyspnea. Which of the following is most likely the BEST way to position the patient during transport?
A. Sitting upright
B. Lying flat
C. Left recumbent
D. Feet elevated |
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Which of the following is recommended in moving something heavy?
A. Pushing
B. Reaching
C. Pulling
D. Leaning |
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A stair chair should be used in which of the following circumstances?
A. When the patient has altered mental status
B. When traversing narrow corridors and doorways
C. When the patient has a suspected spinal injury
D. When the patient has a lower-extremity injury |
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B. When traversing narrow corridors and doorways |
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What is the MOST important thing you can do to prevent an injury to yourself when moving patients?
A. Let your partner lift the head of the wheeled cot.
B. Always call for backup for any patient who weighs over 200 pounds.
C. Work with a strong partner.
D. Know your limitations. |
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D. Know your limitations. |
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There are two types of spine boards, one of which is the:
A. long spine board.
B. padded spine board.
C. pediatric spine board.
D. pneumatic spine board. |
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Short backboards (vest or KED) are usually used to:
A. secure patients with possible spinal injuries but without neurological deficits.
B. assist in lifting patients up steep terrain.
C. immobilize sitting patients before moving them.
D. immobilize supine patients before transport. |
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C. immobilize sitting patients before moving them |
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When assessing a patient, you quickly decide that it is in the patient's best interest for you to do an emergency move. Which of the following is NOT an indication for an emergency move?
A. Dispatch is holding calls for your community.
B. You are unable to provide lifesaving care to the patient because of the patient's location.
C. You are unable to gain access to other patients who need lifesaving care.
D. There is immediate danger to you. |
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A. Dispatch is holding calls for your community. |
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An emergency move would be permitted in order to change a patient's position so that you could:
A. apply a cervical spine collar.
B. splint an open fracture.
C. perform CPR.
D. dress a wound. |
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To minimize or prevent aggravation of a spinal injury during an emergency move, the EMT should move the patient in the direction of the:
A. vertical axis of the body.
B. short axis of the body.
C. lateral axis of the body.
D. long axis of the body. |
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D. long axis of the body. |
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Which of the following technique is used by power weight lifters?
A. Clean-and-jerk lift
B. Power lift
C. Knee-chest lift
D. Squat thrust |
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In reaching, what should be done every time?
A. Reach more than fifteen inches.
B. Twist.
C. Have a locked-in back.
D. Prolong the reach. |
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C. Have a locked-in back. |
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In moving a patient on a stretcher, what is the safest level at which to do so?
A. Mid-elevated from the ground
B. Closest to the ground
C. A fully elevated position
D. The reclined position |
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